Architectural Designer/Drafter
Resume:
JENNIFER MELENDEZ
Sacramento, CA 95828
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Objective:
To pursue a career in Architecture that will help me utilize my education
and experience. I'm currently enrolled in NCARB's Intern Development
Program, perusing my architectural license for the State of California.
From past employment and schooling, I've acquired skills and knowledge that
would be necessary to be successful. My current role requires me to
oversee the office's administrative duties as well supporting employees
with architectural documentation, preparing and developing architectural
drawings and assisting with Construction Documentation and Construction
Administrative phases of projects.
Education:
California College of the Arts in San Francisco
1111 8th Street San Francisco, Ca 94107
Accredited Bachelors of Architecture Degree
2004 to 2009
Strengths:
. Hands-on experience with floor plans and layouts
. Deep knowledge of AutoCAD and Microstation
. Vast understanding of graphics files management
. Outstanding ability to review and edit documents
. Familiarity with building codes and ADA standards
. Very capable of organizing both written and graphic information,
follow policies and procedures, and to work in a team oriented
environment
. Able to work on multiple computer applications simultaneously
. Flexible and open to self-improvement, able to work evenings,
weekends, and holidays
. Ready to work hard and gain knowledge of the architecture field and
related areas
Software Experience:
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher
Graphics Programs: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
2D Programs: Auto CAD 2000-2014, Microstation
3D Programs: Revit, Maya, Form Z
Work Experience:
3/13-11/14 Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto Architects + Engineers
Architectural Support/Executive Assistant
My duties include managing the firm's office at our Sacramento location,
providing support to the senior licensed architects whom I work directly
under with architectural and administrative duties. I screen and prepare
submittals for current projects, assist contractors and consultants with an
internal project computer based program, allowing all project documents to
be current at all times. Review architectural administrative documents
before approved by the architect. Communicate with DSA for state projects,
update internal programs of changes made to the current projects. Create
and edit AutoCAD and Revit drawings as needed.
3/12-3/13 West Coast Restoration Contractors, Inc.
Administrative Office Assistant
Provide support for all personnel information requests, preparation of
research and statistical reports. Preformed clerical functions such as
receiving visitors and applicants. Training new employees with similar job
duties. Daily tasks include processing daily schedule and timesheets, open
and sort all incoming mail including invoices, statements, faxes and
emails. Usage of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point on a daily basis.
Setting up, inputting and altering open work orders. Knowledge of each
work order including builder, homeowner and address.
8/10-3/12 Milhous Children's Services
Mental Health Worker
Provide care and treatment for youth who have psychological, emotional
and/or behavioral disorders. Position requires worker to be a counselor
and role model for each child. Children are supervised 24 hours a day, 365
days a year. Life skills are taught; activities are thought out and
executed along with outings in the community. The setting of the facility
is home oriented striving to give these children a safe place to live while
they're progressing through the structured program. Teaching assistant
during classroom hours Monday thru Friday providing help for the teacher
and children is also a requirement of the position.
3/09-8/10 Southgate Recreational & Park District
Instructional Assistant
Providing homework assistance to elementary school aged children in an
after school program. Engaging the children at all times with either an
outdoor or indoor activity. Responsibility to keep the children safe and
keep authority over any dispute between the students. Prepare daily
curriculum containing arts & craft projects, and outdoor/indoor physical
activities.
8/06-12/08 Department of Water Resources, State of California
Student Architectural Assistant
Assisting licensed architects with computer drafted documents using
Microstation Computer Software editing redlined drawings and re- developing
plans, sections and elevations. Measuring project sites,, documenting the
information, transferring the information onto the computer.
3/00-7/06 Elk Grove Unified School District
Classified Substitute
Substituting for all clerical and secretarial positions within the Elk
Grove District. Independent aid for a severely handicapped student with
Down syndrome. Substituting for preschool to high school level education
at any local school sites, and assisting handicap and non-handicap
students. Providing and teaching educational skills, social behavior and
independence tasks to all students.
11/04-8/05 Elk Grove Unified School District
Staff Services Technician- Adult Education
Provide technical clerical support; answer telephones; greet and assist
visitors; provide information and assistance to callers, students and
visitors. Input information into computerized database and generate a
variety of reports and lists; distribution and receipt of a variety of
records and reports; maintain rosters, schedules and activity calendars.
Provide instruction and assistance to students regarding assignments as
appropriate; assist in the preparation and coordination of testing
materials.
8/01-11/04 Healthy Start with the Elk Grove Unified School District
Office Assistant
Lead secretary for the Healthy Start Program office. Answer telephone
calls and direct them to the appropriate personnel; take and relay messages
as needed, answer healthcare and insurance questions. Receive, greet and
direct visitors; respond to inquires and provide information to District
personnel, students, parents and general public. Perform a variety of
routine clerical duties including typing, filing, duplicating and
distributing materials. Prepare and maintain logs, files and records,
requisitions or other materials from straight copy. Operate a variety of
office equipment including computer, fax machine and copier.
Organizations:
Currently enrolled in the Intern Development Program under NCARB
Associate AIA Member
Alpha Rho Chi Alumni, former Charter President of Cossutius Chapter at
California College of the Arts
Languages: Some Spanish/Speak, Read, Write
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